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Brigid Kennedy

Arch Manning Picked Texas With the Help of Some Sage Advice From Dad Cooper

Before committing, Arch had narrowed it down to three schools: Alabama, Georgia and Texas. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In retrospect, college football fans might find it a touch curious that Arch Manning, a highly sought-after high school recruit with a championship pedigree, committed to Texas when he did.

For a guy with no shortage of options, and a three-school short list that also included Alabama and Georgia, why pick the program that, at the time, finished their most recent season 5-7?

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